You need a valid  driving licence West Bengal to be able to ride your own vehicle independently on the roads of West Bengal. But you’ll need to fulfil certain criteria before obtaining a permanent WB driving license, like having a valid learning licence after becoming eligible for the driving licence etc. 

So if you wish to apply for driving licence West Bengal , the article explains process for DL apply West Bengal with steps to download driving licence West Bengal.

Apply for Driving Licence West Bengal Online

Follow these steps given below to apply for driving license online in West Bengal very carefully:

  1. Go to the official sarathi parivahan website and select the state “West Bengal”. 
  2. Then on the redirected page, tap on “Apply for driving licence”.
  3. The next page will show the application procedure, which you’ll need to “proceed”.
  4. Then you’ll need to select the desirable option from learning licence, foreign DL, and defence licence and fill in your details.
  5. Then you’ll need to upload all the requested documents along with your recent photograph and signature.
  6. After that you’ll have to choose a slot for your DL Test.
  7. After that, you’ll have to pay the application fees.
  8. Then you’ll have to verify your payment status and wait for the confirmation receipt.
  9. After you receive the receipt, you’ll have to print it out.
  10. Now take that printout to your nearest RTO in West Bengal on your scheduled date and time slot and take the test.
  11. If you pass the test successfully, you’ll have to wait till the concerned officials dispatch the DL at your mentioned address.

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WB Driving Licence Fees

Given below are the driving licence fees in West Bengal :

Type of Driving license WB related Service Amount (INR)
Driving licence issuance  200
For test/repeat test of competence to drive  300
Driving licence renewal  200
Learning licence issuance 150
Learning licence test/repeat test fee 50
International Driving Permit issuance  1000
Including another vehicle class in the driving licence 500
Application for changing information recorded in the DL  200
Authorisation renewal/endorsement for vehicles to carry hazardous materials 100
Duplicate licence issuance  400

Eligibility Criteria West Bengal Driving Licence

You have to fulfil these eligibility criteria for a DL apply in West Bengal:

  • You should be 16 years of age minimum to apply for a DL for two-wheeler gearless vehicles.
  • You should be 18 years of age minimum to apply for a DL for geared motor vehicles.
  • You should be 30 years of age minimum to apply for a DL for motor heavy transport vehicles.
  • You should have a valid learning licence.
  • You should be aware of all the traffic regulations in West Bengal.
  • You should be able to submit a permanent driving licence application after 30 days but within six months of receiving a valid learning license. 

Documents for Driving Licence inWB

You must have these following things to obtain a valid Driving Licence in West Bengal:

  • Application in Form 2 filled out correctly.
  • Your residence proof (carry any one)
    • Electoral roll 
    • Aadhar card
    • Ration card
    • Recent utility bill (either telephone or electricity)
    • House agreement
  • Proof of your age (any one)
    • Electoral roll
    • Birth certificate
    • Pan card
    • Passport
    • 10th standard mark sheet
    • SSC certificate mentioning your date of birth.
    • Life insurance bond (if any)
  • Your valid Learning Licence.
  • Properly filled out application Form 4
  • Properly filled out Form 1 or physical fitness declaration.
  • Properly filled out Form 1A or medical certification if you’re more than 40 years of age.
  • Application fee of 200 INR.
  • A few recent colored copies of your passport-size photographs.

West Bengal Driving Licence Check Status Online 

There are two methods to do a West Bengal driving licence check online. To check the status of your DL in West Bengal online through Parivahan website, follow these steps:

WB Driving licence check through Parivahan Website

  1. Visit the parivahan website and select ” “West Bengal” after going through “DL-related services”
  2. Then a new webpage will be opened. Here you have to verify the status of your DL in West Bengal.
  3. Then fill up the requested information like DOB, application number, the captcha code and proceed.
  4. After you complete everything from the above-mentioned steps, you will get to see the status of your West Bengal driving licence.

WB Driving licence check through West Bengal Government’s Transport Website 

To to do a West Bengal driving licence check online through the West Bengal government’s transport website, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official WB transport website
  2. Then select the option that says “LL and DL registration”.
  3. Then a new webpage will be opened. Here you have to tap on the option that lets you know your West Bengal DL application status.
  4. Then you have to enter your application number and proceed.
  5. After you complete everything from the above-mentioned steps, you will get to see the status of your West Bengal driving licence.

How to download West Bengal Driving Licence 

To download your West Bengal DL, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the parivahan website and select “DL-related services”.
  2. Then select West Bengal as your state.
  3. Then tap on “Print DL”
  4. Then fill up the requested information like DOB, application number, the captcha code and proceed.
  5. Then you can see your DL which you can save as a PDF or print it.

 

Note: You can download the Digilocker app on your device and choose the DL option from the “documents you’ll require” tab. Then enter your DL number after choosing the “road transport and highways ministry” and download your PDF document.

 

FAQs

Q1. Is it possible to edit the DL application form after submitting it?

Ans. No, you have to visit the West Bengal Transport Department office along with the original documents to edit the application form after submitting it.

Q2. I have relocated to another state after issuing my DL in West Bengal. How can I update that?

Ans. Although a permanent DL is valid all-over India, you can visit the local RTO to get more information about it.